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"All the World's a Stage"

Welcome to the Drama Club/International Thespian Honors Society #7180! For more information, please come to our club meetings Thursday during Lunch or stop by Mr. Pilacik's room in M-3.

Upcoming Shows and Dates

Fall Play 2017:

Twelfth Night or What You Will by William Shakespeare

Spring Musical 2018:

In the Heights by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegria Hudes

Both shows are in the SSFHS Auditorium.

Fall Play 2017: Twelfth Night Information

On August 17th, there will be an information meeting on the upcoming fall production of Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare. The dates and audition information will be addressed in the meeting. If you are looking to pick up your own copy of the play, please pick up the Folger Shakespeare Library Publication. If not, pick up a No Fear Shakespeare. The version we will be using is the Folger version and that is it. If you need that No Fear, you can as a reference. What you will be auditioning is the following:

Guys: Duke Orsino's Monologue at the beginning of the play

Girls: Viola's Monologue at the end of act 2, scene 2

I will make copies of this monologue so you have a weekend to prepare yourself.

Past Seasons

2016-2017 Season:

A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen, translated by Rolf Fjelde

South Pacific by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein

2015-2016 Season:

As You Like It by William Shakespeare

Little Shop of Horrors By Howard Ashman and Alan Menken

Ohlone College High School Theater Festival

Congratulations to the following students who participated and got into finals at the 2017 Ohlone College High School Theater and Dance Festival.

Carmela Dizon (Finals)

Abigail Hernandez (Finals)

Nicholas Arcega (Finals)

Vanessa Cassandras

Esperanza Cortez

Hailey Tambini

Tyler Vance

Matheus D'Avila

If you want to participate or want to know more about the Ohlone College High School Theater and Dance Festival, please see Mr. Pilacik. Planning for next year's competition does not start until November. Competition is always in Mid-March.

National Shakespeare Competition

Congratulations to Abigail Hernandez for representing South San Francisco High School and the Drama Club in the 2017 National Shakespeare Competition at Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco. Also, congratulations to the alternates as well: Carmela Dizon and Esperanza Cortez.

Past Representatives:

2016- Nicholas "Nico" Caprio

Alternates- Samantha Dacanay and Paul Bernabe

If you want more information about the National Shakespeare Competition, please see Mr. Pilacik. Auditions are in December/January. The competition is in early March at Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco. The competition goes from region to nation wide. If you win the region, you go to New York City specifically to Lincoln Center to represent the Bay Area of California.

"As You Like It" 2015 Fall Play

"All You Need Is Love" 2015 Spring Musical

Georgie appalled by Sampson's pig-like behavior.

Sampson and Abram about to brawl

Sophie about to kick some Capulet butt

The servants have an invitation...who is it for?

Juliet and her besties

Juliet looking stunning as ever at the Capulet party

Not a Holy Palmer's Kiss anymore

Montague Gang ready for action

Romeo and Balthazar showing everyone's who's boss

The Montague Crew sticks together forever

Sophie is saying goodbye to her friends

Romeo proclaiming his love for his precious Juliet

Do you want to know a secret?

"Let me whisper in your ear"

Mercutio and Benvolio are planning to cause trouble in London

Mercutio is finally revealed

Mercutio's final words before she dies

Tybalt and Romeo fight because of Mercutio's spilled blood

Romeo realizing what a terrible mistake he has made.

Benvolio trying to save Romeo before it is too late

The beautiful maid, Elsie, grieves over the late Tybalt

Romeo and Juliet's final goodbyes

All you need is love

The final breath they shared before the tragic incidents occured

Elsie mourns and respects Tybalt's grave

The amazing cast and crew and band of "All You Need is Love"

Southern Fried Murder Fall 2014

Nolie complains about her life.

The lovely Maggie flirts with diners.

Family matriarch explains her problems.

Eager wait staff is ready to serve.

The cheerful host greets everyone.

Stump is not interested in conniving Ben.

Will shows off his acting skills.

The sheriff is figuring out the case.

Magnolia Woods is so offended.

The Odd Couple - Females Fall 2013

Trivial Pursuit with the Girls

Florence's problems

The charming amigos

Olive is ready for her date.

Cast and Crew and Directors

9 to 5 Spring Musical 2014

Don't mess with Violet

Doralee and her loving hubby

The males torment the girls

Secretaries gossip

The girls' dream

They hogtie the boss

The band prepares

Cast/ crew and band

Godspell Spring Musical 2012

The Band

Pointing the way

Reading feet

All for the Best

Drama takes us into the depths of our imaginations. Movement, voice and song transform a set made of wood, paint and cloth into an alternate reality to tell stories, awaken our sensibilities, and stir our emotions.

The art of theatrical performance is a craft that has many rewards. Drama students learn in an environment that is accepting and forgiving. Actors are able to release their inhibitions and express their inner self. The drama group encourages and nurtures abilities. The results are greater poise, confidence, self-assurance and an enhanced ability to communicate effectively.